Twisted Bond by Emma Hart Series: Holly Wood Files, #1 Mystery Suspense/Romance/Comedy June 11, 2015 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “What can I say?” I have more layers than Hell.” Noelle Bond is a private investigator in the small town ff Holly Wood, TX. A former Dallas police officer, Noelle left the force after an incident that left her unsure of herself. A strong-willed woman with three overprotective brothers who are cops, a father whose retired from the force, Continue Reading
Review: The Long Way Home by Jessica Cale
The Long Way Home (The Southwark Saga #3) by Jessica Cale Historical Romance Released: February 29, 2016 Self Published Reviewed by Sheena Favorite Quote: “Money, protection, gratitude, boredom, obligation, spite.” “What about love?” she asked hopefully. “I’ve seen all those things look like love,” he huffed. How will I know if I can’t see face that he keeps to herself? I would never forgive myself if I made a woman feel like that.” Alice frowned. Jack couldn’t make a woman Continue Reading
Review: The Heart of It by M. O’Keefe
The Heart of It by M. O'Keefe Contemporary Novella Released: February 29, 2016 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi You know when you are reading a book and it's amazing, and you can feel like it's going to be a five-star read and you just sink into the story and smile and swoon and everything is great with the world? This happened, but then the book ended - abruptly. Now - I knew this book was only 67 pages (per Goodreads). Towards the end of the book, we started skipping ahead - one Continue Reading
Review: Home Again by Lisa Emme
Home Again by Lisa Emme Romance Contemporary February 29, 2016 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “Pride is what tore your family apart. Are you going to let pride keep standing in your way?” Allie Daniels is a single mom whose maternal family abandoned her when her mother ran away with her father against their wishes. Having left her hometown years ago, Allie is forced back home with her aunt and uncle when her apartment burns down, leaving her and her son with nothing. Continue Reading
Joint Review: Beyond Ruin by Kit Rocha
Beyond Ruin by Kit Rocha (Beyond #7) Released: February 23, 2016 Erotic Dystopian Reviewed by Mandi and Tori Adrian Maddox fled his royal life—and tragic past—in Sector One, choosing instead to join up with the O’Kanes. For years, he’s lived by one rule: love fast, love hard, and always be willing to walk away. He’s managed to guard his heart, keep it whole and untouched—until now. They couldn’t be more different—Dylan, the brilliant, burned-out doctor from Eden who drowns his pain Continue Reading
Review: Dead In The Water by Hailey Edwards
Dead In The Water by Hailey Edwards Series: Gemini, #1 Urban Fantasy January 30, 2016 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “A kraken? In a sinkhole in Nowhere, Texas? Really? Camille (Cam) Ellis is a particular type of fae species called a Gemini. Born with a twin, this pair has the ability to mimic others and their powers for a brief amount of time. Cam also has a special power all her own. She can tell a person’s species by a touch. No glamour can fool her. When Camille Continue Reading
Review: Locked Out by Josephine Myles
Locked out by Josephine Myles Romance Contemporary, M/M Novella February 9, 2016 Self Published Reviewed by Mandi Need something cute and dirty to read around Valentine's Day? This might be for you. Coming in at 60 pages, you don't get to spend a ton of time with the two heroes, but you get a couple of dirty scenes. We'll call it a dirty ditty. Martin is a teacher who has had a few serious relationships but now he is single and isn't much of a player. He's not good at flirting, Continue Reading
Review: Carry You Home by K. Ryan
Carry You Home by K. Ryan Series: Carry Your Heart, #2 Romance Contemporary/MC February 9, 2016 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “I fear no fate for you are my fate…” Caleb Martin and Isabelle (Iz) Sawyer are finally in a good place together. Iz has gotten her father into rehab for his drinking, is back in college taking the art classes she wants, and has found love with Caleb. Caleb is gaining status in the club and is ready to take the next step with Iz. When an Continue Reading
Review: Incriminating Evidence by Rachel Grant
Incriminating Evidence by Rachel Grant Released: March 2015 Romantic Suspense Self Published Reviewed by Mandi I'm really excited to have found this author - I love romantic suspense but I find it hard to find a lot of books that I like in this genre. Annika Martin, aka Carolyn Crane sends out a weekly newsletter with one dirty quote from the book she is reading. That is how I discovered this book. This is a new to me author, and I will definitely be checking out her backlist. Isabel Continue Reading
Review: Jockblocked by Jen Frederick
Jockblocked by Jen Frederick Series: Gridiron, #2 New Adult February 11, 2016 Self Published Reviewed by Tori Favorite Quote: “...Sometimes taking a risk gives you big rewards.” “And you’re that big reward?” “You won’t know unless you give me a try.” Warrior Linebacker Matthew “Matty” Iverson is entering his last year of college eligibility and is up for the position of team captain. That is if he can get their quarterback, Ace Anderson, to shift to the safety position. Easier said than Continue Reading